Gibson VS Greco (Les Paul Copy) 

0:05 GIBSON Bridge Pickup (Rythm) 0:21 GRECO Bridge Pickup (Rythm) 0:38 GIBSON Bridge Pickup (Solo) 0:57 GRECO Bridge Pickup (Solo) 1:16 GIBSON Neck Pickup (Solo) 1:52 GRECO Neck Pickup (Solo) 2:29 GIBSON Bridge Pickup (Clean) 2:37 GRECO Bridge Pickup (Clean) 2:45 GIBSON Both Pickups (Clean) 2:53 GRECO Both Pickups (Clean) 3:01 GIBSON Neck Pickup (Clean) 3:09 GRECO Neck Pickup (Clean) 3:18 GIBSON Neck Pickup (Clean) 3:34 GRECO Neck Pickup (Clean)

Just confirms what everyone knows anyway, you pay a lot extra just to have the Gibson name on the headstock.

Very, very similar. The Greco had a tiny bit more ”pop” to it, and the Gibson sounded a little deeper. But with a little eq tweaking they could probably be made to sound exactly the same.

The Greco has such nice round tone and lovely sustain

Both amazing guitars for sure but i would take greco over Gibson its much cheaper and maybe even better quality plus the truss rod cover shape is so much better looking to me

i think what should be added with Guitar comparison videos is "Playability" , "Instrument Feel Response" and "Built"....

I got a Greco EG-500 from 1979. Probably the best guitar together with my Squier JV 1982. These two cover 90% of the sounds that I need.

In a live situation with another guitar, drums or bass, this difference will be totally negligible. No one will hear a difference but just think about how you play. I would say that these two pickups are actually made the same way with the same coil. But incredibly interesting that the difference is so incredibly small. I agree with Tony smith, and I will put it this way. You pay a whole lot of money for Truckloads of nothing ;) Very nice video comparison, thanks!

1989 Gibson Les Paul Custom (U.S.A.) - Pickups: '59 Model & JB (Seymour Duncan) 1990 Greco Les Paul Copy (Made In Japan) - Pickups: '59 Model & JB (Seymour Duncan) date, same pickup, etc... Best Comparison

Both are awesome, the Gibson sounded richer/fuller however very close.😊

Depends which Greco model EG 600 or a EG 1200, that might be a huge factor

I once owned a 88 White Les Paul Custom bought it new in 88 , biggest regret is selling it. Now..I want one again but I'm not going to pay that kind of money to get one..I can afford it but that's not the point , I really don't feel like paying that much money for a guitar anymore when there are " options" out there that are far less expensive.

First off, great choice with the Babylon AD riff, such an underrated band. First two albums are killer. Second, do you know what model of Greco are you playing? I have a 1978 Greco EG-900 which I bought in Japan. Played quite a bit of Grecos, Burnys and Tokais across several different shops and that EG-900 was the best of the bunch, even beat out a Greco EG-1000 and EG-1200. There was a Tokai I thought was better but the price difference was ridiculous, it was a pretty high end model. Played a bunch of lower end Grecos as well and would not really recommend those. You might find a good one but as a general rule, I'd pass on them. The best lower end one I played was actually a John Sykes model which I think was an EG-650. If you can't play it first hand, I'd recommend not buying anything under a EG-700 and I'd really try to bump that up to a 800 or 900. I was fortunate enough to get mine before the vintage Japanese guitar thing was really a thing here in the states. Tremendous value in the high end of the mid-tier models or low end of the high-tier models, depends on how you want to look at it.

well,i dont think the greco sounds better than the gibson,but it sounds just as good,so close,that difference is minimal,price point isnt lol ive seen a lot of gibson/tokai/greco/burny comparisons ,sometimes the gibson shines,but many times ive preferred the burny/tokai/greco,then you have brands in japan like combat/crews maniac/bacchus/momose which are more in common with gibson custom shop ,expensive ,but cheaper than gibson

Just the fact that you used a Babylon A.D. lick made me like and subscribe.

If somebody's saying that one is better than the other, I'm definitely missing something here. Not even a minute difference at all..

Both guitars sound really good. Nice playing too. Do both guitars have 50s or modern wiring? Cheers!

Great playing right there!

Damn, I wanted to hear the Gibson Pickups VS the Greco Pickups, no wonder they sound almost identical this is basically S.D. vs S.D. BTW the band I was in in the early 90's "Whiskey Wild", opened for Babylon AD in New Orleans in the early 90's at what was called the "New Orleans Music Hall" and now is "The Howlin' Wolf" I sort of remember there was something else going on in town that night so the crowd wasn't as sizeable as it would have normally been.

Very good comparision. Thank you very much!

They sounded exactly the same

I've managed to distinguish multiple Gibson Respaul copies from the original Respaul, but I couldn't distinguish them as much as this Greco guitar, which is of very good quality but has a few issues. First, it's much heavier than the original Gibson, and second, it's similarly expensive. I'm sure many people want to buy used Respaul for the same amount of money as Greco's Respaul

I have both a Greco custom like Peter framptons one also a Gibson custom les Paul gold top both beautiful guitars and my go to is the Gibson every time especially the clean sound neck position ❤❤❤

The L.P. has a little richer tone imho. But they both had phenomenal mids! 🤘

They sound slightly different from 2:29 with no distortion. Gibson sounds brighter. Greco's sound is good too, it reminds me Jim Hall's sound. I play Greco Les Paul Custom 1978 and enjoy this guitar much :)

Great video!

There was a slight difference in the sound, but nothing that EQ could not handle. I really think that it can be pretty much any H-H guitar, especially if you listen it in the mix, and not by itself.

The Gibson still sounds better richer with more tonal separation.

Greco is better

DUNCANついてる！そりゃ音イイよね❤私も84年のEGCを新品からこれまで所有してますが作りはいいですよ～リアはDUNCANに替えてますが、素晴らしいの一言😊

Que rico suena esa Greco por el amor a Dios

Also of note, that is more likely a MIK Greco given the block nut and second split on the solit diamond.

I’m a huge Greco honk but the Gibson sounded better in this demo. The Greco had a noticeable bit of a metallic chime and wasn’t as “buttery” as the Gibby.

I wonder if the EG500 has similar quality

nice tone. care to share.

I think the Greco was made by Fuji gen co. It has a more refined sound than the Gibson, I missed the chance to get a Greco once but Gibson LP works just fine

there's so much hype surrounding Gibson pickups. Instead of getting all revved up about pickups and wiring, just find a guitar that really feels good in your hands (and really sounds good). After that it's up to you.

Igualitas

the binding job on the Greco looked far cleaner haha.

Considering the feeling, the dynamic range which one do you prefer ?

The old mij LP's were made of the same wood and spec as the gibbos of the time (model number dependent, buy cheap get cheap by high get an absolute beast) I have a burny FLG70 and a tokai ls80 and they are mid range copies and are mint. Do your research, most people buy a fairly cheap Orville, most are ok, tokai late 70s is always a good choice.

wow dude good sound

グレコは、ダンカンが付いてるじゃん。そんな状態で比べちゃいかんよ。オリジナル品で比べないと意味がないことぐらいわからんのか？ Greco has Duncan attached to it. You can't compare them in that situation. Don't you know that it's meaningless unless you compare it with the original product？

It seems to me that ebony played a major role in the sound difference. As expected, Gibson sounded brighter and sharper.

Greco used rosewood or ebony?

Gibson had much more substance to it, at 3:25 the Gibsons G string is slightly out of tune and causes an oscillating as the strings ring out, without that it would have sounded better than the Greco.

The sound is so compressed with a video, even more so if you listen with your smartphone. In reality, a Gibson has this particular sound that cannot be reproduced on YT. Good demo but which does not demonstrate the difference.

Eu achei a Greco um pouco mais de grave que a Gibson, mas as duas são ótimas!

What model of greco?

Greco !

Greco 😎

比較してみると違うかなぁという感じですが、ライブで一曲ごとに変えて弾いてたら気付かないかも

It would be nice if you campared Jolana Diamant

They sound the same,but which one plays easier?

а где разница то? Звук офигительный у обеих гитар! Спасибо за сравнение!

Hi there, may I ask silly question, where can I fined model number on Greco LP copy?

São os mesmos captadores????

I wrote a gicantically long post and lost it by accident. The difference is whatever intrinsic value you put on the instument. Thats all.

Greco es unbelievable. BUT when it comes to “ pedigree “ Gibson will always win 🤷🏻‍♂️. Gibson has a reputation that makes their instruments hold the value . That’s all .

The les Paul sounded thicker. Shows you the long tenon do not make a difference

The emblem is centrally fixed between the cover, logo and tuners unlike the Gibson it’s poor from the factory.…. Take a look,.!

Lol i usually don't comment but why would you compare two les pauls one Gibson and the other a greco when neither have the original pickup's in them but they have the same Seymour duncan pickup's no wonder they sound the same just my opinion lol...

I just think Grecos are way cooler

Paying a lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot extra for the name Gibson. What make the tone , mostly pickup.

I have a Gaban sg guitar

音じゃなくてネームバリュー

Gibson has more clarity,more meaty sound, clean and overdriven, better playability too.Greco is ridiciolusly great guitar too i would say strong 80% of Gibson LP custom, overall...

Greco is definitely not worse. Yes, in small nuances, the original is a little richer . However, these nuances are tangible , only in the greenhouse conditions of the studio and then on pure sound .. When working live in a club , and even if only distortion - don 't give a fuck at all . By the way.. What is the Greco series? 800 ?

The Gibson sounds fatter, but not by much. For the difference in price, if you’re not too picky go with the Greco.

영상 안보고 소리만 들어봤는데 솔직히 두개가 완전히 똑같은 소리로 들린다.

Lol the greco sounded better obviously

*Gibson Short tenon Greco Long tenon *

Not a lot of difference, except for the price.

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

Bass strings sounds better on Greco .

I felt like the Greco sounded a little thinner. Like an underwound coil. Wonder if it’s because of the bolt on neck, or maybe older less hot pickups

👿🔱😈..out of all the cool vintage greco guitars the les paul copy is one of there least cool design's... I have a 69 that looks like a violin.. Similar to pauls bass but its a guitar... Greco made some awesome guitars with some very cool diff pickups... Les pauls are just boring to me

No, gra panie.

Japan > USA

gibsons more alove

If it's not Gibson or Epiphone it's not a real Les Paul you can try and twist it all you want the bottom if not a Gibson or Epiphone it's a no go

Greco isn't even close to a Gibson or Epiphone..

Oh no :( Greco has less attack definition and high frequences.

And this whole Japanese thing is nothing more than BS

Ambas suenan igual aya la gente cojuda que paga de más por una Gibson las guitarras japonesas antiguas son unos guitarrones!! Greco, aria pro, Fernandes burny etc

Now pull the neck pickup out and lets see the neck joint, most of the Greco Burnys Tokais had gaps you could stick your finger in 😂

Greco is the way

やはりギブソンの方が良いなぁ。 グレコは、日本製の特有な音がしている。 自分は1960年代、1970年代の欧米のロックに親しんできたから、 ギブソンの音に好感を持ってしまうのだと思う。 グレコにしても、 この個体の価格設定からすれば、 シッカリした造りだし値段以上の音を出しているのは確か。 そこは、さすが日本製！。 この比較、楽しめました。 ありがとうございます!。

Those who say that these guitars sound the same - you are really deaf... the most important nuances in the sound are heard. And Gibson is definitely better

Looks like the Gibson Was refreted. Sounds like Gibson won.

Greco...for the difference in cost...value 10 time Gibson....yes Gibson is Gibson...but the difference cost/sound...is nothing????

Japan❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ USA👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

Very Simple America. Gibson Les Paul standard. ES 335. Gibson or nothing else Matters.

Gibson has more clarity,more meaty sound, clean and overdriven, better playability too.Greco is ridiciolusly great guitar too i would say strong 80% of Gibson LP custom, overall...